Oil Spill

If BP were to actually do what they are saying and pay the loses that everyone has suffered, it would show how this company actually cares for its customers who buy their gas. With all the gas effecting the sea food buisness, many small buisness are suffering big time. Thats why BP needs to follow up on what they say and pay people for the loss.

Connor Thiel 05/21/10 2:00 PM

If BP were to actually do what they are saying and pay the loses that everyone has suffered, it would show how this company actually cares for its customers who buy their gas. With all the gas effecting the sea food buisness, many small buisness are suffering big time. Thats why BP needs to follow up on what they say and pay people for the loss.

Jack McQuestion 05/21/10 7:38 AM

a penny probably will make no diffrence in the long run. or the short run.

Jack McQuestion 05/21/10 7:37 AM

a penny probably will make no diffrence in the long run. or the short run.

Caleb Cull 05/17/10 6:20 PM

I don't think that Bp needs any help with collecting money. Last year they earned over 3 billion dollars. Since this oil spill has cost only 5 million so far, I don't think thier gonna need any help paying for this whole thing. Also I think BP should support the Red Cross and other major volenteer organizations that help in this problem. Finally i just hope that this problem will be fixed, and none of our natural resoures will be effected.

Rachael Oury 05/17/10 2:14 PM

Would you reccomend any specific organazation that collects money? I know the red cross asks for a lot of volunteers, donations, etc. Is there any other non-profit organazation which is assising in oil spill relief?

Raising money, in my opinion, can really help the cause. We need to do anything we can to stop this, and if we raise money we can help by getting more equipment and all kinds of other stuff

Ryan Murray 05/13/10 12:44 PM

I agree, raising money would be neccessary. This was a disaster that needs to be fixed. Animals and plants in the ocean deserve a clean and healthy environment. Arrowhead could have a fundraiser where students sell candy or raffle tickets. Also an auction would be great.

Taylor Williamson 05/13/10 12:06 PM

Yes!!!! every penny does count. It would be a good thing to have a fundraiser. The money could go to buying equipment to clean the oil spill. This will cost a lot of money, but , with the fundraiser and many more to come after, we can get all of the equipment that we need. It could also go to the workers trying to help with the oil spill.

Arrowhead Science 9 05/13/10 10:39 AM

Here is a link to a dolphin rescue organization near in Mississippi. They are doing updates and would be a good place to see current status on the beaches and wildlife. Sierra Club also has good information, along with Coalition to Restore Coastal Lousiana. All of these organizations have links to donate money if you are interested.

The money that is collected from fund raisers and donations is used in many good ways. Like paying the people who are helping clean up the oil, and cleaners to clean the animals. The money is for a good cost and is used in a good way. I don't think any bad is used in this. Also, it would be greatly appercatied if you donate money to help our parish and lives get back on track. This disaster has cost people thier life, jobs, homes, and more.

Biology Teacher - Slidell, LA 05/13/10 10:34 AM

Here's an e-mail message from a Biology teacher at North Shore High School in Slidel, LA.

"I personally have volunteered through the Coastal Coalition and the local Marine Mammal Institute. Both responded by email, but neither need volunteers right now as not much is happening along the coast at the moment. They are expecting more to happen as the oil moves inland and of course as they try to figure out how to remove it from our beaches and marshes. They believe this is when they will need the volunteers. The other issue with volunteering is the training that is required. Oil and its byproducts are harmful to us if not handled properly, so there have been many ongoing volunteer training workshops throughout the Louisiana and Mississippi area. As the employees, fishermen, and workers are trained, this will lead to more openings for other people who want to help to get trained, like me.

There have been sea turtles and dolphins washing up dead along the 2 coasts. They have been running necropsies to determine if the deaths are connected to the oil spill. The numbers have not been staggering by any means – about 35 sea turtles and 10- 12 dolphins. Only about 3 birds have been brought in for oil on feathers. A few more were brought to LSU Vet school for fatigue and weight loss. These were collected as they were too weak to fly and eat.

Hope this helps. Thanks for the updates and emails. I am glad to see so much concern from your students.

I hope the money would go to help clean up the spill, but also to help the people who are out of jobs. It's unfair that because of a sunken oil rig, fishermen don't have any other way to get money to help pay for their families. Fundraising is a good idea and I think we should highly consider it.

Shelby O'Connor 05/13/10 9:57 AM

when raising money to help clean up, what is the money put to? In other words how does the money help? Is it just to buy supplies to clean up, or to play the people who are cleaning up?

Danielle Holt 05/13/10 9:54 AM

I also think that if we started a fund raiser at our school we could easily raise a lot of money to help out with this disaster. I was also wondering if your school is doing any fund raisers to help out?

Katie Hessler 05/13/10 9:53 AM

Are there any organizations or sponsors helping in your community to clean up the oil??? If so....who are they??? What are they doing to help??? Are they donating money or just their time and efforts to help clean up???

julia mikota 05/13/10 8:42 AM

I think people should have fundraisers in grocery stores to help with the fundraising. Since people buy girl scout cookies, they probably will donate a couple of dollars for a good cause.

Rachel Shanabarger 05/12/10 6:47 PM

When Katrina hit and the earthquake in Haiti happend organizations everywhere pitched in to help. Our church does a lot of collections for disasters like this. I could try talking to the people in charge and get some money collected to help. I'm sure all of us would be more than willing to help out. Schools could also fund raise to collect money. I think we could all give a little and every penny adds up:)